Jodi Benson
Known for
An American actress and singer celebrated as an iconic Disney voice. She gave voice and song to Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid' (1989), a performance central to the studio's animation renaissance, and voiced Barbie in 'Toy Story 3' (2010) among many others. A Broadway-trained vocalist, she has become a beloved fixture of Disney's musical legacy, reprising and honoring the mermaid role for decades. Jodi Benson is a genuinely cherished American voice actress, forever identified with one of animation's most enduring heroines and her unmistakable singing voice.
Jodi Benson
49 Movies
14 Series
An American actress and singer celebrated as an iconic Disney voice. She gave voice and song to Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid' (1989), a performance central to the studio's animation renaissance, and voiced Barbie in 'Toy Story 3' (2010) among many others. A Broadway-trained vocalist, she has become a beloved fixture of Disney's musical legacy, reprising and honoring the mermaid role for decades. Jodi Benson is a genuinely cherished American voice actress, forever identified with one of animation's most enduring heroines and her unmistakable singing voice.
Movies
Plays Barbie (voice)
Toy Story 3
2010
Plays Barbie (voice)
Toy Story 2
1999
Plays Ariel (voice)
The Little Mermaid
1989
Plays Ariel (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
Plays Market Vendor
The Little Mermaid
2023
Plays Sam
Enchanted
2007
Plays Healing Fairy (voice)
Secret of the Wings
2012
Plays Ariel (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
2023
Plays Thumbelina (voice)
Thumbelina
1994
Plays Weebo (voice)
Flubber
1997
Plays Anita (voice)
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
2003
Plays Asenath (voice)
Joseph: King of Dreams
2000
Plays Lady (voice)
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure
2001
Plays Barbie (voice)
Hawaiian Vacation
2011
Plays Lala Doo-Da (voice)
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus
2022
Plays Ariel (voice)
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
2025
Plays Ariel (voice)
Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest
2023
Plays Ariel (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
Plays Jenna (voice)
Balto: Wolf Quest
2002
Plays Jenna (voice)
Balto III: Wings of Change
2004
Plays Jillian (voice)
The Little Engine That Could
2011
Plays Ariel (voice)
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
2000
Plays Belle (voice)
A Christmas Carol
1997
Plays Abigail/Mary/Laura Lamb
The Crippled Lamb
1999
Plays Ann Darrow (voice)
The Mighty Kong
1998
Plays Ariel (voice)
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess
2006
Plays (voice)
Mickey's Fun Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World
1995
Plays Ariel (voice)
Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of Friendship
2005
Plays Ariel (voice)
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party
2005
Plays Barbie
Dance! Workout with Barbie
1992
Plays Ariel (voice)
Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from Within
2005
Plays Barbie (voice)
Ken's Dating Tips: #31 Play Hard to Get
2010
Plays Ariel (voice)
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 1 - Once Upon A Dream
2004
Plays Ariel (voice)
Disney Princess: A Christmas of Enchantment
2005
Plays Ariel (voice)
Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the Heart
2004
Plays Leila(voice)
Toying with the Truth: Commandments 9-10
2003
Plays Ariel (voice)
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
2008
TV Shows
Plays Ariel (voice)
The Little Mermaid
1992
Plays Tula (voice)
The Pirates of Dark Water
1991
Plays Nia (voice)
The Wingfeather Saga
2022
Plays Aquagirl (voice)
Batman Beyond
1999
Plays Ariel (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Plays Patsy Smiles / Jane Doe / Almondine (voice)
Camp Lazlo
2005
Plays Helen of Troy (voice)
Hercules
1998
Plays Police Officer
Hunter
1984
Plays Mother Cheetah (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Plays Amber O'Malley (voice)
Pepper Ann
1997
Plays Diana (voice)
Clarence
2014
Plays Mother
Caroline in the City
1995
Plays Singing Teacher (voice)
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
2015
Plays Princess Incense (voice)
Duck Dodgers
2003
Latest Trailers
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The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins
Full Filmography
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins
Nia Wingfeather (voice)
2025
Film
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
Ariel (voice)
2025
Film
Disney Princess Concert: Celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland
Self
2025
Film
Once Upon a Studio
Ariel (voice)
2023
Film
Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest
Ariel (voice)
2023
Film
The Little Mermaid
Market Vendor
2023
Film
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus
Lala Doo-Da (voice)
2022
Film
The Wingfeather Saga
Nia (voice) · 19 episodes
2022–
TV
Martha
Eve
2019
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jodi Benson and where are they from?
Jodi Benson is 64 years old, born on October 10, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jodi Benson?
Jodi Benson is best known for roles in Toy Story 3, Toy Story 2, The Little Mermaid.
How many movies has Jodi Benson been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1989), Jodi Benson has appeared in 46 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Jodi Benson's first movie?
The career of Jodi Benson began with The Little Mermaid (1989).
What is Jodi Benson's most recent movie or series?
Jodi Benson's most recent release is The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins, which premiered on October 29, 2025.
What TV shows has Jodi Benson appeared in?
On television, Jodi Benson has appeared in Star vs. the Forces of Evil, The Little Mermaid, Batman Beyond, Clarence.
Does Jodi Benson have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jodi Benson's upcoming work includes: LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem (2026).
Jodi Benson
1961-10-10 · Rockford, Illinois, USA
Jodi Marie Benson (born Jodi Marie Marzorati on October 10, 1961) is an American voice actress and soprano singer. She is best known for providing both the speaking and the singing voices of Disney's Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid and its sequels. In 2002 and 2006, she reprised the role of Ariel in the English versions of the Kingdom Hearts series. Most recently Benson voiced the high-profile animated character Barbie in the 1999 movie Toy Story 2 and the 2010 movie Toy Story 3.Jodi Benson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.